Some kids just love junk food and run away at the sight or sound of vegetables! We've taste tested quite a few recipes and have come up with our 3 favorite recipes for faux snack foods! And the best thing is: they're kid approved!

SWEET POTATO CHIPSTotal Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

​Ingredients:​

​1 medium sweet potato

4 tablespoons olive oil

salt and pepper, to taste

Directions:​Heat the oven to 275°F. Set a wire rack on a large baking sheet and set aside.Thinly slice the sweet potato on a mandoline about 1/8-inch thick. Toss together the slices with olive oil in a bowl, making sure each slice is coated well. Season with salt and pepper.Place the slices on the wire rack in a single layer. Bake for about 50 minutes, flipping the chips halfway through baking, until golden and crisp. Cool for a few minutes before serving.

Recipe credits: Wishful Chef

BROCCOLI & CHEESE NUGGETS​Total Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients:

1-10 ounce package frozen broccoli

1/2 cup Italian style bread crumbs

2 large eggs

1 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon dried basil

Directions:​Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.Cook broccoli according to package directions and chop into small pieces. In a medium bowl, whisk eggs.Add remaining ingredients to bowl and mix well.Shape into 1 1/2 inch nuggets and place on the baking sheet.Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, flipping the nuggets over half way through the cooking time.

​Optional Add-Ins 1 cup of one choice:

Raisins

Chocolate chips

Coconut flakes

Dried Cranberries

ZUCCHINI & CARROT COOKIESTotal Time: 30-45 minutes

Ingredients:

1 cup butter

2 cups sugar

2 eggs

1 tsp. vanilla

3 cups flour

2 tsp. cinnamon

1 tsp. baking soda

3 cups oatmeal

1 cup zucchini, grated

1 cup carrots, chopped

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Directions:Preheat oven to 350°F Cream butter and sugar together in large bowl.Add eggs and vanilla.Mix dry ingredients together in separate bowl. Add to creamed mixture.Stir in zucchini, oatmeal, and your choice of an optional add-in. Roll balls of dough and place 2 inches a part on greased cookie sheet, press down slightly to flatten.Bake for 10-12 minutes.

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